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It is still happening on our side of the ditch. The next annual Traditional Championship is to be held 5th April 2008, not too many sleeps away. Usual one day event with game trail in the am and specialties in the afternoon. Also incorporate a teams event, would be great to see an Aussie team. If yo...

In the process of compiling a book on games one can play with the bow and arrow. What is your favorite game, archery of course< or variation on a theme you feel should be included. All contributions greatly appreciated email me please Kiwikelvin@nzarchery.com

it's ALL ON AGAIN AND WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOME FAMILIAR AND NEW FACES FROM ACROSS THE DITCH. last DAYS OF January 2008. lIKE DETAILS SEND ME AN EMAIL rendezvous@nzarchery.com

Sorry no firm date as there are a number of options involving other local organizations which will have an influence. If I do not get some constructive responses soon a date will be set and we will simply do our own thing. Stay in touch.

Hi Paul, Looks like most Aussies are staying home this year so need to sort out how we can assist team members to get across the ditch for the Rendezvous/Muster International event. Have a few thoughts so drop me your email at safari@outdoorsnz.com and I will shre them with you. Can I post details o...

If you can make it to Bris. Airport within a couple of hours you will be enjoying one of the best shoots you ever attended. Rendezvous in NZ

Hi Robert, Rapidly heading into the final prep for the Rendezvous. Unfortunately not too many mates from your side of the ditch likely to be here this year. Working on some new formats which could see some sponsorship for team reps and thus make it a little easier on the pocket for us all. There is ...

Hi Stickbender, Keep that Muster in full swing you will continue to have Kiwi support. The Trans Tasman Archery "Bledisloe Cup" equivalent is too good an event to see it stuffed up by ego's and personally motivated objectives which are not meeting Trad. Archery best interests. From past ex...

From the other side of the ditch. Jeff I appreciated your observations and the history lesson Sadly, ego's and personalities marr archery in Godzone as well. It would be nice to find some folk who would exercise a touch of maturity and put the interests of our fantastic sport first. With tongue in c...

It's time for all good Aussies to rise to the call. AT LAST you have a chnce to bring to equivalent to the Bledisloe Cup in archery home from New Zealand. You won at Gladstone Muster last year so you know you can beat the Kiwis. Come over to the Outdoors NZ Traditional Rendezvous in the sunny BOP en...

Hi folk, Someone may just care to factor in the growing rivalry that is manifesting itself each year in the transtasman (Bledisloe Cup equivalent ) Trad shoot currently hosted NZ last weekend in January and todate at the Gladstone Muster. Been going very successfully now for three years

Paul, still haven't received any info with respect to the Muster and the offer to put details on the nzarchery.com site still stands. Have posted some details on another shoot we are launching for Easter Saturday. The NZ Traditional Archery Classic. It will be an annual event and the timing may suit...

The Kiwi's are coming, the Kiwi's are coming sorry suffer from a stutter. Paul would you like me to post details and a link on the www.nzarchery.com site? email me rendezvous@nzarchery.com regards kelvin

Well ben there done that and got the T Shirt. Actually the shirts aree much better than T Shirts they were even good enough for more than one Aussie to buy one. The event went well and those of you on the wrong side of the ditch owe a vote of thanks to those who did manage the swim for giving the Ki...

:D As Little Arrows keeps reminding me not many sleeps to go now! The game trail 28 target course has been reestablished with running and moving targets to complement the static game ones. Not looking to bad even if I do say so myself. Couple more Australian registrations to hand and everything unde...

Yes the Aussies can crow we are happy to admit it is three of your archery colleagues who will conduct the above prior to the Outdoors New Zealand Rendezvous 2006. For $475.00 NEW ZEALAND you will walk away with a selfbow,arrows and flemish string,( made by your own hands) and the knowledge to do it...

:idea: Things are really starting to fall into place. details posted on nzarchery.com of lots of the events associated with the Rendezvous and a full program with registration form. Great to have Aussie registrations already lodged but think you might have to swell the numbers a tad if you folk thin...

Hi Bill, If you get in a little more practise you might just get to win one of the Bow Bags Sue has generously ofered as a prize. You could give it to Linda? Getting here will not be a problem just let me know what the plans are and I will see what we can get organised. Guess if we go via Stewart Is...

Sue You are now learning why we can beat the Aussies and it would appear most of Europe. This is Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud, its what we hide behind when we create extra days to practise the fancy footwork and learn the blarney ( the Irish just initiated it we perfect it) With those ...

JUst so everyone knows the Rendezvous officially starts Sat. 28th Jan 2006 and finishes Mon. 39th Jan 2006. Nodoubt we will have early arrivals, the weekend before even for the bowmaking workshop and a few late leavers which all adds to the fun. Stick around long enough and you can help us celebrate...

:D NO WE HAVEN"T FALLEN OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH!. There is a saying that one is always in it just a question of how deep. Well it kinda went up past the eyes BUT it is receding and with the next breath of air it will be all happening. SERIOUSLY folks all is progressing in the right direction ...

Off to check out a possible frehwater Koi Carp fishing venue. A guided fishing hunt is being organised for those willing to pay for the privilege. Also putting a trip/trips together for those interested in going to sea to shoot sea trout in the Bay of Plenty. A day of real fun with fresh fish for te...

Hi fellow and fellowess Toxophiles, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth but I have stopped swimming now that it has stopped raining. Been chasing a few airplanes but they kept rising too high of the ground so went and nobbled someone stuck to a chair. DEALS can be done for those of you in hop...

THE OUTDOORS N.Z. RENDEVOUS IS DEAD-------LONG LIVE THE RENDEZVOUS! Many thanks to everyone who made this event the success it was. A special thankyou to Erron for providing Ozbow as the great communication format it is. Little Arrows has started a new thread for the 2006 Rendezvous and all informat...

Sue, I,m delighted to have your assistance and input. I will post info on this thread as the 2006 Rendezvous evolves. Already wondering if the Aussies are making a takeover bid for GODZONE ther has been so much interest from folk wanting to come over. Have an email from Don Thomas confirming the USA...

Hi Al, delighted to hear from you and the possibility you will be joining a growing number of your fellow Aussies at the Rendezvous 2006. Stay on the line and details will be posted as they eventuate. Working on a number of fronts to get the best deals we can for all who wish to participate. Confirm...

Cub Jeffery, You have my deepest sympathy. DON'T DISPARE it is still possible for you to breakout of your artificial urbane enviroment and join the real world, where the better archers and hunters are to be found. There is also the bonus of nolonger having to suffer the taunt of being termed a J.A.F...

Many thanks to a great team and all those Aussie Archers we are delighted to be able to call our friends. An event to be remembered and enjoyed many times over. Looking forward to the challenge, already laid down, by all those who believe the Shield should reside in Australia. Your chance to begin t...

Bill I come along to provide the laughs and make everyone else feel they aren't such bad shots after all. Very very rarely I might get a bit of sympathy from the girls---- one lives in hope! Eddie Sides +64 9 630 4515 email eddier@boffamiskell.co.nz Rob Stevens +64 9 528 1933 Email rstevens@xtra.co....

Dianne I am mortified you know I wouldn't say boo to a mouse, just like Bob I sit quietly in the corner and observe. Someone said I should have a point on the end opposite to the feathers. Well Helen's chooks scarper whenever they see me of late and now the local builders have taken to giving me som...